Many in Gen Z ditch colleges for trade schools. Meet the 'toolbelt generation'Sy Kirby dreaded the thought of going to college after graduating from high school. He says a four-year degree just wasn't in the cards for him or his bank account. Instead, at the age of 19, Kirby took a job at a local water department in southern Arkansas.
What Comes Next in the Battle for Emergency Abortion Care AccessAs the Supreme Court hears a crucial case this week, data shows the number of Black women going to emergency rooms during pregnancy has increased.
6 Phrases Adult Children Want To Hear From Their ParentsThese simple but powerful statements could pave the way for a stronger, healthier relationship.
Why Indoor Soccer is the Beautiful Game at Its BestToday, soccer enjoys a presence in America that the sport has never had before: Lionel Messi now plays here, and the 2026 World Cup will take place in 11 U.S. cities. “Ted Lasso” and “Welcome to Wrexham” have made soccer popular television.
Which Foods Have the Most Plastics? You May Be Surprised How much plastic is in the food you eat? Much more than you realize, experts say.
Muting People on Social Media Is Fast and Free and Will Change Your LifeExperts say setting boundaries online creates a healthier digital environment and helps preserve your mental wellbeing.
Why the Taliban Love Social MediaThis article is also available in Dari, translated by Said Najib Asil. Hamed Latifee launched the YouTube channel Afghanistan Streets in 2023 to portray daily life in the country under Taliban rule.
Céline Dion Talks Beauty Secrets: “I’m Very Proud That at 55, I’m Being Asked to Reveal My Beauty”Céline Dion opens up about her stiff-person syndrome, her love of singing and her life as a woman.
Nothing Could Prepare Me for the Bizarre ‘Live Birth’ Experience at Babyland HospitalI took my kids to the Cabbage Patch Kids’ museum-meets-nursery in rural Georgia. Here’s what happened.
The Lasting Impact of Exposure to Gun ViolenceIn kids and adolescents, exposure to gun violence is vastly understudied. But new research uncovers the ripple effects.
Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Roasted RadishesFor the best chicken shawarma at home, rub chicken thighs with freshly toasted spices, sear on the stove, and finish in the oven.
How to Handle Online Harassment When It Happens to YouIn 2022 I wrote an op-ed for NBC News Think about leg hair, of all things. The piece detailed a monthlong experiment during which I stopped shaving. Aside from one paragraph about bodily autonomy and Roe v. Wade, I thought it was a mild article. Boring, even. The internet disagreed.
We Still Don’t Fully Understand TimeIn our everyday lives, time is a precious commodity. We can gain or lose it. We can save, spend or waste it. If our crimes are revealed, we risk having to do time. To scientists, time is something we can measure.
Why We’re All Swooning for Romance BooksWriter Shelbi Polk explores all the ways the romance genre has evolved and why, simply put, we’re forever fans.
50 Greatest Superhero Movies of All TimeFrom the campy to the grimdark, the dark knights of Gotham City to the defenders of Wakanda — these are the best superhero films to ever pow, zap, and websling to a theater near you.
The Strange, Sad Literature of Evil MothersGiven how much I love reading and writing about dysfunctional families, it’s no wonder I would soon turn my attention to evil mothers! While my new book, Darling Girls, is about the relationship between three women who grew up in foster care together and call each other sisters, once you meet thei
The meat industry’s war on wildlifeYour taxes fund an obscure government program that kills millions of wild animals to benefit Big Ag. A red fox killed with a cyanide bomb. A gray wolf gunned down from an airplane. A jackrabbit caught in a neck snare. These are just a few of the 1.
Emily Oster Helped Us Expect Better. What If The Worst Comes To Pass?‘The Unexpected,’ Oster’s new book with co-author Dr. Nathan Fox, M.D., takes on pregnancy anxieties that can’t be dismissed by data.